epsile got it name from epsilon, and it's an open-source clone of Omegle. It's using a node.js express+socket.io combo as server backend.
When you have cloned this repository, install express and socket.io like so:
$ npm install express socket.io
Then run the server:
$ node epsile-server
Compared to Omegle, epsile isn't close to it in features
- You can chat with another stranger. If there is no other stranger you'll have to wait.
- If you don't have the tab focused you'll get a popup if someone sends you a message.
- URLs in chat messages are clickable, and opens in a new tab when clicked. Don't click on links from strangers you don't trust!
- If you start your message with "/me " you will send an action. An example is if you write "/me ate a cookie" it will look like "*** Stranger ate a cookie" for the stranger.
In no particular order:
- Add interests (see how Omegle does it)
- Add Omegle integration (chat with a stranger from Omegle inside epsile)
- Add custom styling/other themes (light/dark for example)
- Add question mode (discuss a topic with other strangers)
- Add collaboration features, like a simple drawing surface that both strangers can draw on
- Add webcam and voice support (it will most likely not happen)
- Better URL matching
- Audio notification & title notification
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